California Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For academic year 2021-2022, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $38,920 when a student lives on campus and $42,515 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,047 for California residents and $20,581 for others. The average graduate school tuition & fees is $10,344 for California residents and $22,651 for out of state students. The living costs besides the tuition & fees are reported as $17,064 when a student lives on campus and $20,659 when living off campus in average.

For academic year 2021-2022, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $3,047 for in-state students and $20,581 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2021-2022, the average graduate tuition & fees of California colleges and universities is $10,344 for in-state students and $22,651 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.75% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2021-2022, the average books & supplies costs of California colleges and universities is $1,275. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -5.87% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2021-2022, the average living costs of California colleges and universities is $17,064 when a student lives on campus and $20,659 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 2.27% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 4.29% compared to the previous year.